Soneva Fushi names new outlet after Chef Sobah, winner of ‘Best Chef in the Maldives’ Award
Chef Sobah, Soneva Fushi’s Chef de Cuisine at Mihiree Mithaa restaurant, has taken top honours at this year’s Food & Hospitality Asia Maldives International Culinary Challenge by winning the ‘Best Chef in the Maldives’ Award.
Global hotel sales up 56% in H1 2015, totalling US$42 billion
Hotel sales across the globe soared in the first half of 2015, with transactions adding up to US$42 billion in total.
Finolhu Villas by Club Med wins Best Hotel Design Award
Finolhu Villas by Club Med is already making waves in the design world by scooping the title of Best Hotel Design at the 2015 International Hotel and Property Awards.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts unveils new premier tier Sheraton Grand
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has added a new premier tier to its Sheraton hotels and resorts, to be known as Sheraton Grand.
Slump in air travel growth in June a sign of weakened Asian economies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its assessment of premium and economy passenger air travel for June 2015 and notes a deceleration in growth in comparison to a robust May.
Asian buyers fuelling record-breaking boom in Australian hotel investment market
In their latest Australian hotel market update, JLL have announced that in the first half of 2015, nearly A$2 billion (approx. US$ 1.47 billion) was invested in the country’s hotel market. 65% of these transactions were from Asian buyers.
99 resorts sign ‘Male 3R Day Declaration’ to pledge commitment to sustainable waste management
The Sixth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific is underway at Dhaarubaaruge Convention Centre, Male’.
Investment in hotels growing throughout Asia Pacific, reports CBRE
According to a new report entitled Hotel Trends, Asia Pacific Q2 2015, published by CBRE, a premier real estate services company, the Asia Pacific region recorded strong demand for hotels in Q2 2015.
Hotelier Maldives Issue 9 is out now
Issue 9 of Hotelier Maldives is out now and is once again packed with all the latest news, updates and stories from the Maldivian world of hospitality.
MATATO Maldives Travel Awards are now open to public vote via SMS
The MATATO Travel Awards are now open to public vote, via SMS until September 5th.
Aitken Spence reports pre-tax profit of USD 5.4 million for 2015 Q1
Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC’s financial results released to the Colombo Stock Exchange reported a pre-tax profit of Rs 732mn for the first quarter.
Industry Expert: How to ensure your front desk staff are a successful distribution channel
Doug Kennedy explains how with some basic tools in place your front-desk team can turn conversation into business.
